Rappie Pie
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Gluten-free Canadian

Rappie Pie

A traditional Acadian Canadian casserole of savory chicken layered with freshly grated potatoes, slowly baked until the top is golden and the center is tender and custardy. The potato juices help create its distinctive hearty texture.

150 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the chicken thighs, 500 ml of the stock, onion, celery, and carrot in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74°C at the thickest point. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and strain the broth, discarding the vegetables.
2
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Butter a 23 cm by 33 cm baking dish. Shred the warm chicken into bite-size pieces and moisten it with 125 ml of the strained broth.
3
Grate the potatoes finely. Working in batches, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze over a large bowl. Let the extracted liquid stand for 5 minutes, then carefully pour off the clear liquid, leaving the white potato starch at the bottom. Stir the starch into the grated potatoes.
4
Combine the grated potatoes with the remaining 125 ml stock, melted butter, 10 g of the salt, pepper, and summer savory. Mix thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly seasoned and moist but not soupy.
5
Spread half of the potato mixture in the prepared dish, pressing it into an even layer. Distribute the chicken over the potatoes, then cover completely with the remaining potato mixture and smooth the surface. Pour any remaining strained broth around the edges.
Layered chicken and potato mixture ready to bake AI-generated image
6
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 75 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden, the edges are bubbling, and the center is tender when pierced with a knife.
7
Rest the Rappie Pie for 10 minutes so the potato layers set slightly. Cut into portions and serve hot, confirming that the center remains at least 74°C.
Golden Rappie Pie with a portion showing chicken and potato layers AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Freshly grated potatoes provide both starch and moisture, while the reserved potato liquid gives the casserole its signature cohesive, spoonable texture. Chicken broth and savory season the potatoes from within as the layers bake.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool leftovers within 2 hours, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

How to reheat it

Reheat covered in a 180°C oven until steaming hot throughout, about 25 minutes from refrigerated; uncover for the final 5 minutes to refresh the top. Ensure the center reaches 74°C.

Nutrition / serving

503kcal
35.35 gprotein
57.28 gcarbs
14.85 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026